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Suntop

NSW 2820 • New South Wales

61
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
115.83 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable

About Suntop

Suntop is a small rural locality in the Central Western Tablelands of New South Wales, situated within the Dubbo Regional Council area near the town of Wellington. The locality covers rolling agricultural land in the Macquarie River district, characterised by grazing properties and dryland farming typical of the Central West region. Like many localities in this part of NSW, Suntop is a sparsely populated area with minimal recorded residential presence, serving primarily as a geographic designation for the surrounding farming district.

The surrounding area around Suntop enjoys a classic inland NSW climate with warm summers and cool winters, supporting wool, beef, and cereal cropping enterprises on local properties. The nearby town of Wellington, approximately 35 kilometres away, provides essential services including supermarkets, schools, and health facilities, while Dubbo—a major regional centre—offers a broader range of amenities roughly 80 kilometres to the north-west. The Wellington Caves, one of NSW's most impressive limestone cave systems, are a notable natural attraction in the wider district.

Suntop falls under postcode 2820 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Dubbo electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2820
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Dubbo
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.55°, 148.99°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
115.83 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
330 km
By Train
No local train; Wellington station approx 35 km away on the Main Western line
By Car (Peak)
3 hr 30 min - 4 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hrs 15 min

🛣️ Car essential; Great Western Highway and Mitchell Highway the main routes

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality; no footpaths, services, or public transport; vehicle required

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
61
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Suntop NSW located? +

Suntop is a rural locality in the Central Western Tablelands of New South Wales, in the Dubbo Regional Council area near the town of Wellington.

What is the nearest town to Suntop NSW? +

Wellington is the nearest town to Suntop, approximately 35 kilometres away, with Dubbo—a major regional centre—located roughly 80 kilometres to the north-west.

What LGA is Suntop NSW in? +

Suntop falls within the Dubbo Regional Council local government area in New South Wales.

What is the population of Suntop? +

Suntop had a population of 61 at the 2021 Census.